I wonder if compte convertible accounts in Morocco have IBAN account numbers?
Also, while the account opening could be done in English (in person), as Streber pointed out you’d still have problems with online banking as it is French only (?).

What are the other advantages of Morocco? I contemplate to opening…[Read more]

Say, if you live in Country “A” and show the ID card of the same country when you open a bank account in Country “A”, then you will not be a reportable person and nothing would be reported unless the bank thinks you have ties to other countries. Is that correct?

What if you have the same bank account but you have an address in country “B”?
Now…[Read more]

Say, if you live in Country “A” and show the ID card of the same country when you open a bank account in Country “A”, then you will not be a reportable person and nothing would be reported unless the bank thinks you have ties to other countries. Is that correct?

What if you have the same bank account but you have an address in country “B”?
Now…[Read more]

Is the bilateral agreement mentioned in your last sentence the competent authority agreement (CAA)?
Is this something that needs to be signed one by one with each country? A TIEA or DTA that contains EOI clause with the same country would not be enough for Hong Kong to report?

Also this seems to be a shaky ground. For example if your country…[Read more]

Suppose you open an account in Switzerland, Austria, or an other respected jurisdiction in Asia where secrecy was (is) the norm and you show anEU passport
and a residence permit/cedula/tax card of a 3rd country

Is there any chance that the bank will report you under AEOI (without any request) to the country of your passport?